A Healing Prayer

A Healing Prayer

At Cana, the Mother of Jesus said to the servers,

"Do whatever he tells you." John 2:5

Jesus, heal our lives,

our broken spirits,

our hearts and minds,

our body and soul.

Jesus hear our prayer;

You know our weakness,

our struggle and pain,

for You too have suffered.

Jesus Listen in love

as you once did at Cana

to your Mother Mary,

and respond in mercy.

Amen

The Virgin In Prayer Candle Lit Portrait
Saint Michael Catholic Church
Fort Loramie Ohio

Station XIV

Jesus is buried

"We adore you, O Christ and we bless you.
Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world."

  

Joseph (of Arimathea) bought some linen cloth, took down the Body, wrapped It in the linen, and placed It in a tomb cut out of rock. Then he rolled a stone against the entrance of the tomb.
MARK 15:46

Lord let me die in you and remain buried within me, I look forward to the moment of the resurrection from the dead when you will reveal your Glory to me. For now let me adore you in the Blessed Sacrament and grant the grace to live a holy life.

Scripture - The Way of the Cross Devotion

Station of the Cross

Saint Michael Catholic Church

Fort Loramie Ohio

Station XIII

Jesus is taken down from the cross

"We adore you, O Christ and we bless you.

Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world."

They will look on Me, the one they have pierced, and they will mourn for Him as one mourns for an only child, and grieve bitterly for Him as one grieves for a firstborn son. Zechariah 12:10

Lord, as you rested in the arms of your Mother, so I want to rest in your Sacred Heart, receive my brokenness and heal me for everlasting life.

Scripture - The Way of the Cross Devotion

Station of the Cross

Saint Michael Catholic Church

Fort Loramie Ohio

Station XII

Jesus dies on the cross 

"We adore you, O Christ and we bless you. Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world." 

And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up His spirit. Matthew 26:50 

Lord, it is here on the cross that you ask the Father to forgive me, here you give me your Mother to be my Heavenly Mother, here you promise me to be with you in your Kingdom. I come to meet you and to partake of your holy sacrifice as I receive you in Holy Communion, grant me to relive your passion daily, unite me to your Precious Blood, Have Mercy on me Lord and on the whole world.

Scripture - The Way of the Cross Devotion

Station of the Cross

Saint Michael Catholic Church

Fort Loramie Ohio

Station XI

 Jesus is nailed to the cross

"We adore you, O Christ and we bless you.
Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world."

Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the desert, so the Son of Man must be lifted, that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life. John 3:14-15

Lord, you have called me to be your disciple, to deny myself and to follow you. As I come before you, I crucify my will to yours, I crucify all the temptations of the world, the devil and the flesh and I pray for total submission to your Holy Will.

Scripture - The Way of the Cross Devotion

Station of the Cross

Saint Michael Catholic Church

Fort Loramie Ohio

Station X

 Jesus is stripped of his garments

"We adore you, O Christ and we bless you. Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world." 

When the soldiers crucified Jesus, they took His clothes, dividing them into four shares, one for each them, with the undergarment remaining. John 19:23 

They divided My garments among them and casts lots for my clothing. Psalm 22:18 

 Lord what they did to you is what we do to our souls, we strip your image which is given to us in baptism and we corrupt the temples of your glory. Clothe our souls once more with the robes of your Divine Mercy.

Scripture - The Way of the Cross Devotion

Station of the Cross

Saint Michael Catholic Church

Fort Loramie Ohio

Station IX

Jesus falls the third time

"We adore you, O Christ and we bless you. Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world." 

We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all. He was oppressed and afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth. Isaiah 53:6-7 

Lord you have stretched your generosity to the limits, please forgive us for the many times that we sin and don't remember what pain you had to go through to redeem us.

Scripture - The Way of the Cross Devotion

Station of the Cross

Saint Michael Catholic Church

Fort Loramie Ohio

Station VIII

Jesus comforts the women of Jerusalem

"We adore you, O Christ and we bless you.

Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world."

A large number of people followed Him, including women who mourned and wailed for Him. Jesus turned and said to them, "Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for Me; weep for yourselves and for your children."
Luke 23:27-28

Lord, in our human weakness we are so concerned to live our lives without discomfort and pain, and yet you tell us that it is more important to seek the Kingdom of Heaven and to weep for our sins in order to gain eternal life.

Scripture - The Way of the Cross Devotion

Station of the Cross

Saint Michael Catholic Church

Fort Loramie Ohio

Station VII

Jesus falls the second time

"We adore you, O Christ and we bless you. Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world." 

Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows, yet we considered Him stricken by God, smitten by Him, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His wounds we are healed. Isaiah 53:4-5 

By this second fall you confirm how weak we are, help us Lord to overcome our weaknesses with the strength of your sufferings. Teach us how to love good and to hate evil.

Scripture - The Way of the Cross Devotion

Station of the Cross

Saint Michael Catholic Church

Fort Loramie Ohio

Station VI

Veronica wipes the face of Jesus

"We adore you, O Christ and we bless you.

Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world."

  

He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, and familiar with suffering. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was depised, and we esteemed him not. Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows.
Isaiah 53:3-4

Lord, you have created us for your Glory, please help us by wiping the stains of our souls with your Precious Blood to restore your image in us.

Scripture - The Way of the Cross Devotion

Station of the Cross

Saint Michael Catholic Church

Fort Loramie Ohio

Saint Catherine of the Wheel

The Story and History of Saint Catherine
Catherine of Alexandria (also now known as Saint Catherine of the Wheel) was of noble birth, the daughter of Constus, governor of Alexandria in Egypt. She was extremely well educated and was receptive to new ideas. She converted to Christianity and started to preach the faith to many learned people. At this time Gaius Valerius Galerius Maximinus (c. 270 - 313) and Roman emperor from 308 to 313 was persecuting Christians. Emperor Maximinus offered Catherine a royal marriage if she would deny her faith in Christianity. She refused and was scourged and thrown into prison. The wife of the Emperor became curious about the young girl and was converted to the faith by her teachings, as were many Roman soldiers. When the emperor discovered this they were all put to death. Catherine was broken on the wheel and then beheaded.

When I took a closer look at this stained glass window I noticed the broken wheel. This led to a search on the Internet and I found the above explanation. You can click here Catholic Saints for more of the story. What an amazing story of faith.

Stained Glass Window

Saint Micheal Catholic Church

Fort Loramie Ohio

Societas Pueri Jesu Donabit

Latin Translation - society of the child Jesus, give

Stained Glass Window

Saint Michael Catholic Church

Fort Loramie Ohio

The Son of Man Must Be Lifted Up

John 3:14
Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the desert, so the Son of Man must be lifted up. (NIV)

Altar Crucifix and Scripture

Saint Michael Catholic Church

Fort Loramie Ohio

Jesus and the Archangel Saint Michael

This stained glass window of Jesus (Alpha and Omega) and Saint Michael sits high above the main altar.

Stained Glass Window 

Saint Michael Catholic Church 

Fort Loramie Ohio

Virgin Mary - Stained Glass - St. Michael

Virgin Mary in Stained Glass

Saint Michael Catholic Church

Fort Loramie Ohio

Station V

 Simon helps Jesus

"We adore you, O Christ and we bless you.

Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world."

A certain man from Cyrene, Simon, the father of Alexander and Rufus, was passing by on his way in from the country, and they forced him to carry the cross.
Mark 15:21

Lord you want us to share the cross with you by sharing and alleviating the sufferings of those in need, grant me to have a heart full of Charity and Love for my neighbor.

Scripture - The Way of the Cross Devotion

Station of the Cross

Saint Michael Catholic Church

Fort Loramie Ohio

Baptismal Font - Jesus and John the Baptist

Jesus and John the Baptist - Baptismal Font 

Saint Michael Catholic Church 

Fort Loramie Ohio

Please Stay Back

Confessional

Saint Michael Catholic Church

Fort Loramie Ohio

In Paradise

Altar Crucifix with Scripture 

Saint Michael Catholic Church 

Fort Loramie Ohio

Domed Arch Ceiing - Before and After

I am amazed sometimes when I see all the work that has gone into painting some of these churches. The Domed Arch above the altar at Saint Michael is a piece of art all by itself.

The below pic is the same picture after I have had some editing fun.

Domed Arch Ceiling 

Saint Michael Catholic Church 

Fort Loramie Ohio